China open to Africa cooperation with U.S

 BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday said it held an open attitude towards discussion with the United States on cooperation with Africa.

"China and the United States are important cooperative partners, and have their respective characteristics and advantages on cooperation with Africa," said Foreign Ministry¹ Spokesman Liu Weimin at a regular press briefing in reaction to the new Africa strategy released by U.S. President Barack Obama.

The strategy, released on Thursday, seeks to promote trade, enhance peace, security and good governance and bolster² democratic institutions.

Liu added that any cooperation should respect the will of the African side, be conducive³ to Africa's development and be conducted on the basis of equality and reciprocity.

The spokesman noted⁴ that Africa's peace and stability, concerning world's prosperity and stability, should be supported and assisted by the international community. Africa faces new opportunities for peace, stability and development, as well as some difficulties and challenges.

He also called on developed countries including the United States to make positive contributions to Africa's peace, stability and development,

"They should respect the will of Africa, take Africa's concerns into consideration, and actively⁵ fulfill⁶ their commitment of assistance," Liu said.

1 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

2 bolster   

n.枕垫；v.支持，鼓励

参考例句：

• The high interest rates helped to bolster up the economy.高利率使经济更稳健。
• He tried to bolster up their morale.他尽力鼓舞他们的士气。

3 conducive   

adj.有益的，有助的

参考例句：

• This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.这样的氛围更有利于学习。
• Exercise is conducive to good health.体育锻炼有助于增强体质。

4 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

5 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。

6 fulfill   

vt.履行，实现，完成；满足，使满意

参考例句：

• If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了，你就要履行你的诺言。
• This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。